Performance assessments

In order to acquire credit points, a performance is required. This can take the form of an oral or written examination of the material, active participation (excursion), or submission of written reports or exercises.

A distinction is made between three types of examination:

  • Session examinations
  • End-of-semester examinations
  • Graded or ungraded semester performances

In session and end-of-semester examinations, continuous performance assessments can contribute to the assessment of a course unit. There are three types of Continuous Performance Assessments:

  • Compulsory performance elements
  • Interim examinations
  • Learning tasks
  • Credit points are only awarded for satisfactory performance. One credit corresponds to a workload of 25-​30 hours.
  • Additional information on examination scheduling, registering for or withdrawal from exams, distance examinations and FAQ can be found on the ETH website Performance assessments.
  • The types of the performance assessment, including Continuous Performance Assessments, is specified in a binding manner for each course unit in the course catalogue at Performance Assessment/Additional information on mode of examination.

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